Yogesh (yogicode)

Race #289

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Official speed 45.61 wpm (85.77 seconds elapsed during race)
Race Start March 17, 2015 4:22:03am UTC
Race Finish March 17, 2015 4:23:29am UTC
Outcome No win (2 of 3)
Accuracy 96.0%
Points 0.00
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The basic concept is simple: a satellite in geosynchronous orbit is connected by cable to a stationary or mobile platform somewhere on Earth's equator. An elevator would ride up and down the cable at a fraction of present costs. Many sane and sober people believe that a space elevator will be constructed within this century.